2027 Summer Intern - Survey

ESP Associates
Greensboro, North Carolina, United StatesPosted Sep 2, 2026
Summer 2027

About the role

ESP Associates, Inc. has an opportunity this summer for a Survey Intern to join our teams across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineering or Geomatics student to explore a career in the Survey industry!

You will have the Opportunity to

  • Work alongside a well-established team of survey professionals
  • Gain hands-on experience in the field
  • Gain first-hand experience in a multi-discipline firm

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an engineering, surveying technology, geomatics, or related program of study (preferred)
  • Applicant must have a strong desire to learn and a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
  • Good oral and written communication skills, as well as attention to detail required
  • Must be dependable and responsible
  • A positive work attitude with the ability to understand and implement directions
  • Willingness to work outdoors in varying field conditions including swamp areas, thick foliage, and construction zones
  • Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions including high heat, high humidity and sudden rainstorms.
  • Must be able to pass drug screen, background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy

Responsibilities

  • Learn most aspects of boundary and topographic land surveying
  • Collaborate with field and office personnel during the life-cycle of private and public projects
  • Participate in field activities to learn the fundamental of land surveying. This includes introduction to GPS technology, optical measurements with a total station and differential leveling with an automatic level and digital level.
  • A portion of the field activities will focus on safety procedures, traffic control devices, and personal protective equipment.
  • Learn about research, reading record documents such as deeds, easements, and subdivision plats, learn how to compile an abstract map, an

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